NYSE Arca Proposed Rule Change to Eliminate Outdated Publication Obligations

NYSE Arca has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend Rules 2.4, 2.6, and 6.44-O. The changes aim to eliminate certain outdated publication obligations related to Options Trading Permits (OTPs) and floor broker registrations, which are deemed unnecessary and an administrative burden.

CFPB Request for Comments on Mortgage Acts and Practices

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a request for comments regarding its information collection activities related to the Mortgage Acts and Practices (MAP) Rule. This notice opens a public comment period for stakeholders to provide input on the proposed collection.

CFPB Seeks Comments on Interstate Land Sales Act Information Collection

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published a notice requesting public comments on an existing information collection activity related to the Interstate Land Sales Act. The comment period is open for 31 days.

California Wealth Tax Analysis: Temporary or Permanent?

The Tax Foundation analyzes a proposed California wealth tax ballot initiative, questioning its stated temporary nature. The analysis suggests that proponents believe it will become a permanent fixture, potentially influencing decisions of high-net-worth individuals to leave the state. The initiative aims to fund healthcare expenditures but has roots in prior permanent wealth tax proposals.

ACER Guidance on Reporting Barriers to Non-Fossil Flexibility

The European Union Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has published guidance for national regulatory authorities (NRAs) on reporting barriers to non-fossil flexibility in electricity markets. This recommendation provides clear indicators and evaluation methods to ensure consistent reporting across Member States and supports the assessment of flexibility needs.

OCC Proposal to Modernize Regulatory Capital Requirements for Large Banks

The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC have jointly proposed a new framework to modernize regulatory capital requirements for Category I and II banking organizations and those with significant trading activity. The proposal aims to improve risk reflection, reduce complexity, and enhance consistency, aligning with international standards.

OCC Proposal: Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets

The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC have jointly proposed revisions to the regulatory capital requirements for banking organizations not classified as Category I or II. The proposal aims to enhance the calculation of risk-based capital requirements to better reflect risks and improve capital adequacy assessments for these institutions.

DEA Form 222 Technical Amendments for Ordering Controlled Substances

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is issuing technical amendments to the regulations concerning the use of DEA Form 222 for ordering Schedule I and II controlled substances. These amendments are intended to clarify and update existing procedures related to the form.

Delaware Superior Court Denies Sentence Reduction Motion

The Delaware Superior Court denied Tyeem Roane's motion for a sentence reduction. Roane was convicted of drug possession and related offenses and sentenced in October 2025. The court found that the additional character letters submitted did not warrant altering the original sentencing judgment.

State of Delaware v. Andra Manuel - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The Delaware Superior Court denied a defendant's motion to dismiss charges of Robbery in the First Degree and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony. The court found no realistic likelihood of vindictive prosecution, noting that the substituted charge was a lesser-included offense with a lower mandatory minimum sentence.